The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1887-02-10
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SNOW .D0UNDAT EAGLES
BIZ BRET HARTE.
CHAPTER ".

81 CHAPTER ". z.
Kate found her sister, as tho stranger had
intimated, fully. prepared. A hasty inven-
tory of provisions and means Of subsistence
showed that they had ample resources for .
much longer ISOLATION j q -, 4 9.
"They tell me it Is by no means an uncom-
mon case, Kate; somebody over at some
body's place was showed in for four weeks
and now it appears that even the Summit
house Is not always accessible. John ought
TO have known 1t when he bought the place;
In fact, was ashamed to admit that he did
not But that is like John to prefer his own
theories to the experience Of Others How
ever, don't suppose we should even notice
the privation except for the mails It win
be lesson to John, though. As Mr.. Lee
says, he is on the outside, and can probably
60 wherever he likes from the Summit OK
cept to come here" -, - VS.
mir. Leef" echoed Kate. goo r-z..,a:s s...
ayes, the wounded one; and the others
name is Falkner. asked them in order that
you might be properly introduced. There
were very respectable Falkners in Charles
town, you remember; thought you might
warm to the name and perhaps trace the con-
nection now that you are such good friends
It's providential they are here, as we haven't
got horse or man in the place since Man
uel disappeared, though Mr.. Falkner says be
can't DO far away, or they would have met
him on tho trail If he had gone toward the
summit" " - -
aid they say anything more Of Manuelr
Nothing; though am inclined to agree
with you that he isn't trustworthy. But that
again is the result Of Johns idea Of employ
ing native skill at ths expense Of retaining
native habits" s..- H@+z ~ %
The evening closed early, and with no
diminution In the falling rain and rising
wind. Falkner kept his word, and unosten-
tatiously performed the outdoor work in the
barn and stables, assisted by the only Chi
nese servant remaining, and under the ad-
vice and supervision of Kate. Although he
seemed to understand horses, she was sur
prised to find that he betrayed civic ignor-
ance Of the ordinary details Of the farm and
rustic household. 1t was quite impossible
that she should retain her distrustful etti-
tude or he his reserve in their enforced oamr
partnership. They talked freely Of subjects
suggested by the situation, Falkner exhibit
ing general knowledge and intuition Of
things without parade or dogmatism. Doubt
full of all versatility as Kate was, she could
pot help admitting to herself that. his truths
were none the less trse for their quantity or
that he got at them without destinations
processes His talk certainly was more pic
turesque than her brothers and less subdu-
ing to her faculties. John had always crushed
her. =, So, AL. 50, ...r.-.z
When they returned to the house he did
pot linger In the parlor or sitting room, but
at once rejoined his friend. When dinner
was ready in the dining room, little more
deliberately arranged and ornamcnted than
usual, the two women were somewhat sur
begging them to allow him for the present to
tako bis meals with the patient and thus save
the necessity Of another attendant. "a
at Is all shyness, Kate" said Mrs. Hale,
confidently, 3and must not be permitted for
q moment" ..- -
with the poos boy myself" said Mrs Scott,
simply, +and take Mr.. Falkner's place while
he dimes. -~-
"You are too willing, mother" said Mrs.
Hale pertly, sand your poor boy as you call
him, will never see SIS again" -,.-,.s s...aI...
"He win never see any other birthday, !" rs-
torted her mother, sunless you keep him
more quiet. He only talks when you're in
the roonln 49,. ~. .r--- e .f.,s,ss- ..
He wants some relief 10 his friends lsng
face and mustaches that make him look
prematurely in mourning, . said Mrs Hale,
with slight increase Of animation. u don't
propose to leave them too much together.
After dinner we'll adjourn to their room and
tighten it up little. You must come. Kate,
to look. ut the patient and counterfeit the bale
full effects Of my frivolity." 70 '., s.-.-'
Mrs. Hales instincts were truer than her
mothers experience; not only that the
wounded mans eyes became brighter under
the provocation Of her presence, but it was
evident that his naturally exuberant spirits
were part Of his vital strength, and Eers
absolutely essential TO his quick recovery.
Encouraged by Falkners grave and practical
veptnIrsd 10 mike an .s,am;u,t;on ~ 80.
,vonnl Even "a her nnnract;ced eve n vas
less serious than at frs. appeared. The great
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loss Of blood had been due 10 ths laeeretion
Of certain small vessels below the knee, but
neither artery nor bone was injured. A re
currence of the llemorrhage or fever was tho
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